Planning permission and wind turbines

My neighbour has applied for planning permission to install a wind turbine on the gable end of his house with blades we are sure will cross the boundary of our side passage. To our amazement the planning department has said it does not take this into account when making its decision. Is there anything we can do to stop this turbine being erected?

Ross Clark, Mail on Sunday property expert, says: 'If the blades of the turbine cross on to your property, your neighbour will be committing a trespass.

'If your boundary is where you believe it to be, it should be possible to take legal action to prevent operation of the turbine.

This ought to be a last resort, though - far better to sort it out amicably.

Tell your neighbour you are anxious to ensure the blades do not cross your boundary. Most likely he will get the message that the battle is not worth fighting.'

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